On Sept. 9, ThThe University of Scran- ton Programming Board hosted a trip to Hershey Park open to all students at ThThe University.

Students rushed to RoyalSync to purchase tickets, which sold out with- in three minutes of registration open- ing.

Hannah Kohrn, executive chair of USPB, commented on the event. “It’s always been a big hit for a lot of stu- dents. Tickets sell out really quickly.”

Aftfter a week of anticipation, the

lucky 60 students gathered around the flflagpoles to take the two-hour bus ride to Hershey.

Despite high temperatures and long lines, students made the most of the day. Some faced formidable roller coasters such as the Candymonium, Storm Runner and Fahrenheit.

Others found joy in riding the old-fashioned race cars or the Kissing Tower. Between rides, they were able to fifind refuge from the heat by enjoy- ing refreshments like funnel cakes, chicken tenders and ice cream.

Ellie Jones, fifirst-year computer engineering major, spoke about her ex- perience. “I had a blast on the Hershey trip,” said Jones. “It was so much fun to explore and go on rides with my new friends from college.”

Kohrn said the Hershey trip is a staple USPB event, always producing an impressive turnout. “We sell a cer- tain number of tickets, and usually all those tickets are fifilled,” Kohrn said.

Students have more events to look forward to this semester. ThThe USPB has planned events such as a visit from Native American performer Larry Yazzie and a Latin dance night with the Multicultural Center.

Students can also look forward to Midnight Madness, a charity event featuring ThThe University’s athletic teams.

“It’s a really great environment to get people excited ... and enjoy the whole event and the performances that we have,” said Kohrn.

ThThe USPB is determined to get stu- dents aware of and interested in their future events. ThThey market to students on their social media and by placing posters around campus.

“Hopefully in doing that, we’ll be able to reach students, especially fifirst-year students who are new to the

school,” said Kohrn. “Our main goal for this year is to get that story of who we are out there and known.”

The USPB has already started offff strong in this attempt, Jones said. “I am defifinitely interested in future USPB events,” Jones said. “ThThe whole trip was very organized and I felt like they knew what they were doing.”

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